Finding the Third Proportional to 8,455,278 and 18,106,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,455,278 and 18,106,295 is: 38,773,168.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,455,278 : 18,106,295 = 18,106,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,455,278/18,106,295 = 18,106,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,455,278x = 18,106,295 × 18,106,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,455,278x = 327,837,918,627,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,837,918,627,025/8,455,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,773,168.50
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